Notable: The Panthers have dropped a season-high four games in a row (0-2-2), including the first two of this three-game West Coast swing. They fell to the Sharks 5-2 Thursday, losing in San Jose for the first time since 2005. Panthers C Vincent Trocheck scored a goal and is now tied for the team lead with Jaromir Jagr with 10 points. F Brandon Pirri snapped a seven-game goal drought with his second of the season. ... The Panthers split with the Kings last season with each team winning at home. The Panthers have lost six consecutive games in L.A., dating back to a 5-2 win on Nov. 27, 2002. ... The host Kings dropped a 3-2 fight-filled decision to Columbus on Thursday after winning eight of nine. Kings G Jonathan Quick is 5-2 with a 1.93 GAA vs. Florida, while G Roberto Luongo is 15-13-5 with a 2.44 GAA vs. L.A.